Bitness – Geek to the Core
Gadgets + Gear for Core Sports
Read: 2 minsLiving up to it’s name: DROID Incredible by HTC on the Verizon network
Cycling, RunningAndroid continues to mature in the smartphone market and the HTC Incredible on the Verizon network gives the Apple iPhone a whole host of reasons to take notice. First and foremost the HTC Incredible gets a signal, an increasingly difficult…
Read: 2 minsYou may have noticed…
EditorialBitness has undergone some changes lately. In addition to the new theme we've added archives, a general gadget news 'quick report' section, captcha to the comments (which drastically -thankfully - reduced the number of spam comments) and soon…
Read: 2 minsPerfect and affordable hi-tech gifts for Mother’s Day
EditorialLast minute shopping for Mother's Day? There are a number of gadgets out there for the tech-savvy mother and at a variety of price points depending on your budget. ABC News has done a nice job compiling a list of gadgets for Moms, proving that…
Read: 2 minsProtects and serves: the Lowepro NaviShield 4.3
EditorialGiven the cost of portable gadgets, it's a good idea to protect your investment with a well constructed and functional case. Writing about a case in a tech article may seem a stretch to some, but the Lowepro 4.3 Navi Shield falls squarely under…
Read: 2 minsPalm Pre Plus on the Verizon network: as fast as it looks
Cycling, Editorial, RunningI was an early iPhone adopter - before the App store and just stoked on the idea that I had a cool phone and a way to browse the web at decent speeds on a decent-sized screen. The initial gee-whiz of what could be done on the iPhone was soon…
Read: 2 minsEA announces wireless gadgets as part of EA SPORTS Active 2.0
Cycling, General Fitness, Running, TriathlonEA has announced EA SPORTS Active 2.0 (working title). Scheduled for release this fall, EA SPORTS Active 2.0 is expected to offer a wireless heart rate monitor, arm and leg accelerometers for use with PlayStation 3, Wii, iPhone and iPod touch.
Users…
Read: 2 minsThe GymBoss – Tell your stop watch or wristwatch ‘your fired!’
Climbing, Cycling, Running, Swimming, TriathlonInterval training is increased intensity for a given activity (lifting, running, rowing, cycling) for a measured amount of time, followed by a reduced level activity for a measured amount of time. Typically done in sets, interval training can…
Read: 2 minsDurable and feature rich, the Motorola Barrage is ready to go to work
Boarding, Climbing, Cycling, Running, Trekking, TriathlonNot everyone needs an iPhone or even a smartphone for that matter. For many, the only functionality needed is good voice quality and the only feature required is reliability. Enter the Motorola Barrage, both uniquely feature-rich as well as…
Read: 2 minsTop 3 Tech Ads for Super Bowl 44?
EditorialFLowTV
The commercial: Great montage of iconic moments captured on TV over the decades.
The product: FloTV, "a dedicated broadcast network of high quality video that emulates broadcast television." FlowTV sells a 3.5" touchscreen screen…
Read: 2 minsWinter triathlon training, part 2: Cycling
Cycling, General Fitness, Triathlon Okay, it's cold and dark and wet out there, if you're living in the northern hemisphere and it's what we call Winter time (not that bullshit they complain about in Florida when they have to put on a sweater or something). You don't want to…
Read: 2 minsPanasonic LUMIX TS2 Likes the Rough Stuff
Boarding, Climbing, Cycling, Survival, Swimming, TrekkingIf you enjoy the outdoors all year long, even when it's wet and cold, you have to prepare properly. When dressing for the winter leave the cotton at home - once wet it's like a death blanket. Keep your head and neck covered and make sure you…
Read: 2 minsGPS Cradle for iPod Touch comes loaded with extras
Cycling, General Fitness, TrekkingFor all you lucky recipients of an iPod Touch this holiday season, there's a cool and useful accessory coming out later this year to keep an eye on. The XGPS300 iPod Touch GPS Cradle from Dual Electronics turns your iPod Touch into a fully-enabled…